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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will hold its very first regional arts and creative festival to strengthen the creative industries and elevate Filipino creativity in the CALABARZON region. Dubbed as “Fiesta Haraya 2024: Likha at Husay ng CALABARZON,” the festival will run from November 27 until 1 December 2024 at Robinsons General Trias, […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a concrete revetment structure aimed at preventing the overflow of Silway River and flooding in Barangay Maligo, Polomolok, South Cotabato. Spanning 370 meters, the flood control project involves the construction of a 5-meter-high revetment wall with embankment, the installation of steel pile […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported that the initial estimated cost of damage to electric cooperative (EC) facilities attributed to the four major storms that hit the Philippines this month reached a combined total of P40,675,916.70. The latest figure covers the trails of destruction left on the rural electrification sector by Typhoons ‘Marce’ (Yinxing), […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to address the aftermath of Typhoon Pepito, focusing on the safety and well-being of teachers and learners while ensuring learning continuity. Through Department Memorandum No. 64, series of 2024, signed by Secretary Sonny Angara, field officials are directed to coordinate with their local Disaster Risk Reduction and […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the 2024 Noche Buena Price Guide to provide consumers with a broad selection of options for this upcoming holiday season. The guide includes prices for 236 Stock Keeping Units (SKUs) from 22 Noche Buena manufacturers across 12 categories: ham, queso de bola, fruit cocktail, cheese, sandwich spread, […]
The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]
The Benefits Committee (BenCom) of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board of Directors (Board), chaired by Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, endorsed to the Board en banc better benefit packages for heart attacks, ten rare diseases, preventive oral health at primary care, peritoneal dialysis, and assistive mobility devices. “To lower the health expenses of Filipino […]
The Department of Education (DepEd) MIMAROPA Regional Office formally received 50 desktop computers donated by an education partner recently to ensure that learners can take online international assessments in the future. Witnessed by Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary for Operations Malcolm Garma, DepEd MIMAROPA Director Nicolas Capulong noted that the donation was like […]
The Philippines has successfully expanded its access to Japan’s lucrative food market with the approval to export Hass avocados, a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export growth and highlights the quality of local produce. “This is a testament to the Philippines’ dedication to expanding its agricultural exports and the high quality of our farm […]
Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao – The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) urge the public and private sectors to engage in the Fourth Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today at 2 PM. This year, the drill will have a special focus on simulation exercises addressing not only earthquakes […]